used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NEWS FROM MECCA Mr. Charles Ralston, being a bachelor and of an economical mind even when on leave in Calcutta, had taken up his quarters in a grass hut in the garden of his Club.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The feeling changed into sure knowledge as he reflected upon the conversation which he had had with Colonel Dewes, and he accordingly arose and went about it.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading The feeling changed into sure knowledge as he reflected upon the conversation which he had had with Colonel Dewes, and he accordingly arose and went about it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Moreover, other people came to see him privately--people of no social importance for the most part, although there were one or two officers of the police service amongst them.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Moreover, other people came to see him privately--people of no social importance for the most part, although there were one or two officers of the police service amongst them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading NEWS FROM MECCA Mr. Charles Ralston, being a bachelor and of an economical mind even when on leave in Calcutta, had taken up his quarters in a grass hut in the garden of his Club.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NEWS FROM MECCA Mr. Charles Ralston, being a bachelor and of an economical mind even when on leave in Calcutta, had taken up his quarters in a grass hut in the garden of his Club.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The feeling changed into sure knowledge as he reflected upon the conversation which he had had with Colonel Dewes, and he accordingly arose and went about it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The feeling changed into sure knowledge as he reflected upon the conversation which he had had with Colonel Dewes, and he accordingly arose and went about it.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading He awoke the next morning with an uncomfortable feeling that there was work to be done.
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading NEWS FROM MECCA Mr. Charles Ralston, being a bachelor and of an economical mind even when on leave in Calcutta, had taken up his quarters in a grass hut in the garden of his Club.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He awoke the next morning with an uncomfortable feeling that there was work to be done.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading NEWS FROM MECCA Mr. Charles Ralston, being a bachelor and of an economical mind even when on leave in Calcutta, had taken up his quarters in a grass hut in the garden of his Club.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading For ten days he went to and fro between the Club and Government House, where he held long and vigorous interviews with officials who did not wish to see him.
CalcuttanounUS /ˌkælˈkʌtə/
the largest city in India and one of the largest cities in the world; located in eastern India; suffers from poverty and overcrowding
From this reading NEWS FROM MECCA Mr. Charles Ralston, being a bachelor and of an economical mind even when on leave in Calcutta, had taken up his quarters in a grass hut in the garden of his Club.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Moreover, other people came to see him privately--people of no social importance for the most part, although there were one or two officers of the police service amongst them.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The feeling changed into sure knowledge as he reflected upon the conversation which he had had with Colonel Dewes, and he accordingly arose and went about it.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading NEWS FROM MECCA Mr. Charles Ralston, being a bachelor and of an economical mind even when on leave in Calcutta, had taken up his quarters in a grass hut in the garden of his Club.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading NEWS FROM MECCA Mr. Charles Ralston, being a bachelor and of an economical mind even when on leave in Calcutta, had taken up his quarters in a grass hut in the garden of his Club.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading The feeling changed into sure knowledge as he reflected upon the conversation which he had had with Colonel Dewes, and he accordingly arose and went about it.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The feeling changed into sure knowledge as he reflected upon the conversation which he had had with Colonel Dewes, and he accordingly arose and went about it.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For ten days he went to and fro between the Club and Government House, where he held long and vigorous interviews with officials who did not wish to see him.
Dewes
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From this reading The feeling changed into sure knowledge as he reflected upon the conversation which he had had with Colonel Dewes, and he accordingly arose and went about it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading For ten days he went to and fro between the Club and Government House, where he held long and vigorous interviews with officials who did not wish to see him.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He awoke the next morning with an uncomfortable feeling that there was work to be done.
economicaladjectiveUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
From this reading NEWS FROM MECCA Mr. Charles Ralston, being a bachelor and of an economical mind even when on leave in Calcutta, had taken up his quarters in a grass hut in the garden of his Club.
divisible by two
From this reading NEWS FROM MECCA Mr. Charles Ralston, being a bachelor and of an economical mind even when on leave in Calcutta, had taken up his quarters in a grass hut in the garden of his Club.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He awoke the next morning with an uncomfortable feeling that there was work to be done.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For ten days he went to and fro between the Club and Government House, where he held long and vigorous interviews with officials who did not wish to see him.
fro
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From this reading For ten days he went to and fro between the Club and Government House, where he held long and vigorous interviews with officials who did not wish to see him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading NEWS FROM MECCA Mr. Charles Ralston, being a bachelor and of an economical mind even when on leave in Calcutta, had taken up his quarters in a grass hut in the garden of his Club.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading NEWS FROM MECCA Mr. Charles Ralston, being a bachelor and of an economical mind even when on leave in Calcutta, had taken up his quarters in a grass hut in the garden of his Club.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading For ten days he went to and fro between the Club and Government House, where he held long and vigorous interviews with officials who did not wish to see him.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading NEWS FROM MECCA Mr. Charles Ralston, being a bachelor and of an economical mind even when on leave in Calcutta, had taken up his quarters in a grass hut in the garden of his Club.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NEWS FROM MECCA Mr. Charles Ralston, being a bachelor and of an economical mind even when on leave in Calcutta, had taken up his quarters in a grass hut in the garden of his Club.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He awoke the next morning with an uncomfortable feeling that there was work to be done.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading For ten days he went to and fro between the Club and Government House, where he held long and vigorous interviews with officials who did not wish to see him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For ten days he went to and fro between the Club and Government House, where he held long and vigorous interviews with officials who did not wish to see him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NEWS FROM MECCA Mr. Charles Ralston, being a bachelor and of an economical mind even when on leave in Calcutta, had taken up his quarters in a grass hut in the garden of his Club.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading For ten days he went to and fro between the Club and Government House, where he held long and vigorous interviews with officials who did not wish to see him.
temporary military shelter
From this reading NEWS FROM MECCA Mr. Charles Ralston, being a bachelor and of an economical mind even when on leave in Calcutta, had taken up his quarters in a grass hut in the garden of his Club.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Moreover, other people came to see him privately--people of no social importance for the most part, although there were one or two officers of the police service amongst them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NEWS FROM MECCA Mr. Charles Ralston, being a bachelor and of an economical mind even when on leave in Calcutta, had taken up his quarters in a grass hut in the garden of his Club.
interviewsnounUS /ˈɪntərvjuːz/
plural of “interview” — the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists
From this reading For ten days he went to and fro between the Club and Government House, where he held long and vigorous interviews with officials who did not wish to see him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The feeling changed into sure knowledge as he reflected upon the conversation which he had had with Colonel Dewes, and he accordingly arose and went about it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The feeling changed into sure knowledge as he reflected upon the conversation which he had had with Colonel Dewes, and he accordingly arose and went about it.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The feeling changed into sure knowledge as he reflected upon the conversation which he had had with Colonel Dewes, and he accordingly arose and went about it.
go away from a place
From this reading NEWS FROM MECCA Mr. Charles Ralston, being a bachelor and of an economical mind even when on leave in Calcutta, had taken up his quarters in a grass hut in the garden of his Club.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading For ten days he went to and fro between the Club and Government House, where he held long and vigorous interviews with officials who did not wish to see him.
MECCAnounUS /ˈmekə/
joint capital (with Riyadh) of Saudi Arabia; located in western Saudi Arabia; as the birthplace of Muhammad it is the holiest city of Islam
From this reading NEWS FROM MECCA Mr. Charles Ralston, being a bachelor and of an economical mind even when on leave in Calcutta, had taken up his quarters in a grass hut in the garden of his Club.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading NEWS FROM MECCA Mr. Charles Ralston, being a bachelor and of an economical mind even when on leave in Calcutta, had taken up his quarters in a grass hut in the garden of his Club.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, other people came to see him privately--people of no social importance for the most part, although there were one or two officers of the police service amongst them.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He awoke the next morning with an uncomfortable feeling that there was work to be done.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Moreover, other people came to see him privately--people of no social importance for the most part, although there were one or two officers of the police service amongst them.
a form of address for a man
From this reading NEWS FROM MECCA Mr. Charles Ralston, being a bachelor and of an economical mind even when on leave in Calcutta, had taken up his quarters in a grass hut in the garden of his Club.
information about recent and important events
From this reading NEWS FROM MECCA Mr. Charles Ralston, being a bachelor and of an economical mind even when on leave in Calcutta, had taken up his quarters in a grass hut in the garden of his Club.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He awoke the next morning with an uncomfortable feeling that there was work to be done.
not any; not one
From this reading Moreover, other people came to see him privately--people of no social importance for the most part, although there were one or two officers of the police service amongst them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For ten days he went to and fro between the Club and Government House, where he held long and vigorous interviews with officials who did not wish to see him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEWS FROM MECCA Mr. Charles Ralston, being a bachelor and of an economical mind even when on leave in Calcutta, had taken up his quarters in a grass hut in the garden of his Club.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Moreover, other people came to see him privately--people of no social importance for the most part, although there were one or two officers of the police service amongst them.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading For ten days he went to and fro between the Club and Government House, where he held long and vigorous interviews with officials who did not wish to see him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NEWS FROM MECCA Mr. Charles Ralston, being a bachelor and of an economical mind even when on leave in Calcutta, had taken up his quarters in a grass hut in the garden of his Club.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Moreover, other people came to see him privately--people of no social importance for the most part, although there were one or two officers of the police service amongst them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Moreover, other people came to see him privately--people of no social importance for the most part, although there were one or two officers of the police service amongst them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Moreover, other people came to see him privately--people of no social importance for the most part, although there were one or two officers of the police service amongst them.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Moreover, other people came to see him privately--people of no social importance for the most part, although there were one or two officers of the police service amongst them.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Moreover, other people came to see him privately--people of no social importance for the most part, although there were one or two officers of the police service amongst them.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Moreover, other people came to see him privately--people of no social importance for the most part, although there were one or two officers of the police service amongst them.
privatelyadverbUS /ˈpraɪvətli/
kept private or confined to those intimately concerned
From this reading Moreover, other people came to see him privately--people of no social importance for the most part, although there were one or two officers of the police service amongst them.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading NEWS FROM MECCA Mr. Charles Ralston, being a bachelor and of an economical mind even when on leave in Calcutta, had taken up his quarters in a grass hut in the garden of his Club.
Ralston
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From this reading NEWS FROM MECCA Mr. Charles Ralston, being a bachelor and of an economical mind even when on leave in Calcutta, had taken up his quarters in a grass hut in the garden of his Club.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading The feeling changed into sure knowledge as he reflected upon the conversation which he had had with Colonel Dewes, and he accordingly arose and went about it.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For ten days he went to and fro between the Club and Government House, where he held long and vigorous interviews with officials who did not wish to see him.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Moreover, other people came to see him privately--people of no social importance for the most part, although there were one or two officers of the police service amongst them.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Moreover, other people came to see him privately--people of no social importance for the most part, although there were one or two officers of the police service amongst them.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The feeling changed into sure knowledge as he reflected upon the conversation which he had had with Colonel Dewes, and he accordingly arose and went about it.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading NEWS FROM MECCA Mr. Charles Ralston, being a bachelor and of an economical mind even when on leave in Calcutta, had taken up his quarters in a grass hut in the garden of his Club.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading For ten days he went to and fro between the Club and Government House, where he held long and vigorous interviews with officials who did not wish to see him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He awoke the next morning with an uncomfortable feeling that there was work to be done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEWS FROM MECCA Mr. Charles Ralston, being a bachelor and of an economical mind even when on leave in Calcutta, had taken up his quarters in a grass hut in the garden of his Club.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Moreover, other people came to see him privately--people of no social importance for the most part, although there were one or two officers of the police service amongst them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He awoke the next morning with an uncomfortable feeling that there was work to be done.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He awoke the next morning with an uncomfortable feeling that there was work to be done.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Moreover, other people came to see him privately--people of no social importance for the most part, although there were one or two officers of the police service amongst them.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading He awoke the next morning with an uncomfortable feeling that there was work to be done.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading NEWS FROM MECCA Mr. Charles Ralston, being a bachelor and of an economical mind even when on leave in Calcutta, had taken up his quarters in a grass hut in the garden of his Club.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The feeling changed into sure knowledge as he reflected upon the conversation which he had had with Colonel Dewes, and he accordingly arose and went about it.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading For ten days he went to and fro between the Club and Government House, where he held long and vigorous interviews with officials who did not wish to see him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He awoke the next morning with an uncomfortable feeling that there was work to be done.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The feeling changed into sure knowledge as he reflected upon the conversation which he had had with Colonel Dewes, and he accordingly arose and went about it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Moreover, other people came to see him privately--people of no social importance for the most part, although there were one or two officers of the police service amongst them.
at the time that
From this reading NEWS FROM MECCA Mr. Charles Ralston, being a bachelor and of an economical mind even when on leave in Calcutta, had taken up his quarters in a grass hut in the garden of his Club.
in or at the place that
From this reading For ten days he went to and fro between the Club and Government House, where he held long and vigorous interviews with officials who did not wish to see him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The feeling changed into sure knowledge as he reflected upon the conversation which he had had with Colonel Dewes, and he accordingly arose and went about it.
which person or people
From this reading For ten days he went to and fro between the Club and Government House, where he held long and vigorous interviews with officials who did not wish to see him.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading For ten days he went to and fro between the Club and Government House, where he held long and vigorous interviews with officials who did not wish to see him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He awoke the next morning with an uncomfortable feeling that there was work to be done.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He awoke the next morning with an uncomfortable feeling that there was work to be done.
